The perfect twist on a classic Mexican staple, these crab enchiladas are a surefire way to pleasantly surprise your guests with a healthy serving of seafood!
Author:Kristin
Prep Time:30 min
Cook Time:30 min
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:10 enchiladas
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 white onion, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 fresh jalapeno chilies, seeded and minced (I leave these out when I make this for my daughter)
8 oz fresh lump crab meat (fresh as opposed to canned is definitely the way to go when making these)
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 cups shredded jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp worcestershire
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups enchilada sauce
10 white or whole wheat flour tortillas, approx 7 to 8 inches in diameter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Pour oil into a 10″ – 12″ frying pan over medium heat. When hot add onion, garlic, and jalapenos. Stir frequently until onion is limp, about 5 – 8 minutes.
In a large bowl mix crab, spinach, 2 cups of the cheese, parsley, mayonnaise, worcestershire, chili powder, cayenne, and onion mixture.
Spread about 3/4 cup of the enchilada sauce in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Spoon about 1/2 cup of the crab mixture along the center of each tortilla, rolling tortilla around filling. Arrange filled tortillas in a single layer over the sauce. Top evenly with with remaining sauce and cheese.
Bake until cheese is brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let cool for at least 5 minutes.